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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
A Familiarity Of Iceherrs.

There is one popularity Of iceberg,
that is fortunate for those cruising in
their vicinity, says Lieutenant schwatka
in ScieHce; and that is, their visibility at
long distances during dark nights and
heavy weather. / remember on the 10Th
Of July, 1878. while making for the east
crn entrance Of Hudson Strait and while
of the Labrador coast. our second mate.
"a kecn-eyed ScOtchman. caught the faint
est glimmer ahead. during misty morn
ing, about o'clock, when daylight was
just commencing 20 break. He pro
nounced % an iceberg. and estimated it
10 be two or three miles away: and
wearing ship and laying 20, we found in
the morning that he was not any too far
out N the way This colossus of ice was
hanked on either side by its debris for
three or four miles, some of the piece.
standing fully az high as the forcmaet Of
our little schooner. With my unsoaman
like eyes, even with the aid Of "a powerful
marine glass, ] could only make out the
slightest break boz the inky clouds hug
Rng the horizon. and the mate told me
that the navies Of the world. score
abreast, could have passed between zoe
and the berg aud been invisible ltisapo.
culiar sheen of their half-pOIishcd faces
Characteristic Of glacier ice. that pene.
uatcs so far and under Circumstance
whore a bank of snow or ship's saiIs
would not be seen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
The CALICO BALL
Bx q. MOORE.


lsons years ago q calico ball was advertise,
20 be hold in Quebec. aud after the dance th,
ball dresses % be given 20 the poor On readinl
.he announcement the following lines wer,
written
II you 60 70 the calico ball.
And take few steps on the floor,
And dance at humanity'a call
JIG for the destitute poor,
Who. shivering, stand az your door,
30 deTnure,
A blessing. perhaps, you1l secure
But your calico dress 10 too thin.
And not OF much use 70 the old.
With lining too scanty within
10 keep out the terrible cold
Ear better the dress should be sold
And the gold
Be 70 the poor's treasurer told.
But II you don't care for the cost
wooden dress. heavy and warm.
Would shield from the bite Of the frost
And save you from future alarm:
Whilst healthy as girls ON a farm,
Every charm
you display would n sorrow disarm.
Your dress should be tidy and plain,
Behtting charity ball,
And nothing coquettfsh or vain
should make its appearance at all;
For this is humanity's call,
In tho hall,
FOR stockings, gown, or shawl.
Let all tho descendants OF France.
And others. avoiding disparity,
AS equals appear in the dance,
United together in charity,
Enjoying health, peace, and hilarity:
Such a rarity;
30 now let you have IL verify.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS QUOTATIONS..

God is movable but unfathonable. -Jo-
seph Cook.
Universal history is, at bottom, but tho
history Of great men.-CdrIyle.
Men are hogs, who feed on gold; will I
throw them gold and lead them whitherso-
ever / will2-NdpoieOn BondpGrte.
The character OF nation is not to DO
learnt from its fine folks.-Sir Walter
Scott.
Live long as you may, the first twenty
years are the longest half of your life
SOuthey.
Live with wolves and you will learn to
howl.-iSpdnish prOUerb.
Tell me whom you admire, and / will
tell you what you are.-SdiRt- BeuUe.
Blest work II evor thou vert cursed Of God,
What must His blessing be?-J. b. Seltirk
II is by toll that kings govern.-Louis
XIV.
II thou canst plan n noble deed,
Aud never fag till IL succeed
Though In the strife your heart may bleed,
What ever obstacle control,
Thine hour will come-go ON, true souli
Thoult win the prize, thoult roach the goal.
C. Mackdy
No rudeness Of language can disguise
strong sense and shrewdness.-Ben PerIeu
POOre.
wish You to understand the true princi-
pies OF the Government; wish them carried
SANt AtSHiAAc II fSotttHt NSutH-
Gry Taylor.
This is the last of earth, but am con-
tent.-Last icOrds Of President John
Quincy Adams.
1 still live.-Last pords of Daniel
Webster.
No man forgets his native land.-John
Clark Ridpdh.
Nature having made no slaves, all men
have an equal right to liberty. AIer-
GRder III
Desperate diseases need desperate rene
dies.-GUy FdWkes.
Controversy-the wind by which truth is
nnowed.-ARORymoHs
l shall call that my country where I may
most glorify G cd and enjoy the presence OF
my dearest friends. Winthrop.
Folly has its corner in the brain of every
wise man.-ARORymOus
He that prnys best and breaches best
will fight best.--Olirer CrOmlceH.
Idleness is the key to beggary.--Anony-
nous.
The envious lose the enjoyment of life
by the discomfort they feel at what others
enjoy. --AnORymOUs.
Royalty is but feather in a mans cap:
let children enjoy their rattle ORueT
CrOmWeH.
Suffer anything from men rather than
sin against God.-Henry VGRe's last tcords
TO his children.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
Lon III OId Georrnnhr-

Goldsmiths Geography. published Frs
1924, describing The United States sags
People become old in America sooner
than in Europe Upon females the iDHu
cnce Of the climate rs sil more .ens,bIe
when young the women are generally
beautiful, particularly iu Philadelphia.
but after twenty they begin % lose Their
fresh color and teeth, and at the aQo Of
twenty five many Of them would pass fgf
Europeans at forty" What funny thing.
those old geographic were. 10 be- sure
Men Y1rt Tribue
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

FIRST Actor-Have you heard of Che
dreadful accident that happened to Mr.
Blank last night?' Second Actor-"No;
what is it, MY wife eloped with him,
poor devil"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

WHAT is laKeG" asked q teacher. A
bright little Irish boy raised his hand.
We'll, Mickey, what Is it," "Shure, it's a
hole in the httle, num-" Perhaps he
thought she meant leak
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
I, "a! '! n FREE.

10 Orange Grove Tracts Of 10 acres.
20 Orange GrOUe Tracts Of 20 acres.
10 Orange Grove Tracts of 10 acres.
$50 Orange GrOce Tracts Of 8 acres.
400 Orange GrOUe Tracts of21f acres.
100 city building Lots.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

RIGHT I'm tho san ctum a creditor came
With bill OH to chill oh, "the quill oh
He tried to bulldoze. but Editor game
Did viii, oh, TO kill, oh. that pill oh;
SO he said Mr.. Man. get out with that thing.
II you don't, this ere pop quite sudden will
singh
Nary move and collector felt bullet 60 JiEgi
To thrill, oh, and drill, oh, his gill. oh ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

WELL, here's killing bonnetlp ex.
claimed Blobson, turning around TO look
at lady who had just passed. "Why so?"
asked his vile. eagerly. Look at the dead
birds on it," cried Blobson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

"WHAT an inyeterate talker Charley isln
remarks Brown; az never saw his like. >
Fogg replies: "Nor l either. Pom my
word, believe he would even talk TO his
wife rather than keep his tongue STILL"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

SExToN-I beg your pardon, sir, but the
services are over. Sleeper--If you'll build
It this monin', Maria, won't ask YOU
az in all winter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
1.-Two stock.


Good 800 TO 500 TO- cattle may be quoted
at g % TO So, and fair 100 10 200 10. do
at 81 20 to 4 30; common 1000 10 1 loo Ib. do.
- % TO - good Ohio and Indiana stockers
and feeders, g p to 50; common light
stOckers, e. 75 10 3 Cattle from points west
Of Chicago are looked upon with suspicion.
owing % cattle fever being reported out i'm
that section. Bulls and dry COWS, O. to8.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

Extraordinary but nevertheless true. We re-
Ter 70 the announcement OF b. r. johnson q
Co, OF Richmond. In which they propose to
snow working energetic men how 20 make from
tlW 10 SjOo month over and above expenses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
$500 Not cnIIeh Fnr.

~ seems strange that 90 Is neceseary.to per-
suadc men that you can cure their diseases bv
ouering q premium Co the man who fails to re-
celFc benefit And yet Dr. sage undOuhtedly
cured thousands Of cases Of obstinate catarrh
with his "C0terrh Remedy" who would never
have applied 10 him, if 10 had not been for his
giIef on the above sum for an incurablo case.
Who is tho next bidder for cure or cash2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
"COnstantIy Hawking and spitting.,'
Three Bottles Cure Catarrh.

ELI ROBBINS, Runydn p. o., Columbia Co.,
Pa, says: My daughter had catarrh when
Sage's Catarrh Remedy advertised, and pro-
cured a bottle for her, and soon saw that 1t
nent cure. She is now eighteen years old and
sound and hearty"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

Of health is 20 be found In Dr. r. v. Pieros,n
"Favorite Prescription" 20 the merit on
which. as remedy for female weakness and
kindred affections, Thousands testify.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
What the Use

ROYAL GLUE mends anything Broken Chi
ma, Glass. Wood. Free Walls at Drugs. and Gro
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

AFFLIoTGON - a school of virtue: il
corrects leyity and interrupts the con
fidence OF SHINING.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

The lIessian hy has been laying waste
heids Of wheat and barley 10 England
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

ig sometimes exhibited IN our public exhibit
tons. When we gaze upon some OF the peculiar
freaks dame nature occasionally INDUCES in,
who is so fearfully and wonderfully made +"
The mysteries OF Is nature have been uurav-
eled by DR.. R.N. Piercc,Of Butfalo,and through
his knowledge Of those mysteries ne has been
able TO prepare his Golden Medical Discov-
ery,' which is specific for all blood taints
VOisons and humOrs, such as scrOfu a, pimples.
blotcheB, eruptiOns, Bwcllings tumors ulcers
and kindred affections. 49, hruggista.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06
SHEEP

Market generally reported slow at abou
last weeks prices; most of the offerings were
from the West Ed Smith sold 4 cars of fair
Missouri sheep and lambs averaging 81 lbs
nt s. l0; >. nj. BahortY sold 8 cars fair R3
lb Western sheep at $40; 2 cars
Western lambs at g. %; a. do do nj s8 09.
OF good Ohios at e. jacob Reucker sold / car
SOLD. close wool OhiOshcep ats 10. car fair
sO-lb. do at 3 %; Pryor 81 FAVOR uaf ri 10
for q lot Of yoarlings and $3.50 FOR spring
lambs.
HOGS.
The supply footed up between % and 70
cars. and, while not excessive. DO was proftv
well up to the demand, which wns ONLY fair.
Workers at @ 10 % , 2j The above prices
show decline OF o % Zoe as compared win
those Of Saturday
wool
BosroN-WOol strong. Ohio and Penngyl-
vania extra hcecos. 3l % 3l 1-2c. Xxx 81 90
81 l-2c no I, ~ 10 so i-2 Michigan extra.
20 to Bic. 80. j common, 90 90 Sc; 80 p
cOmbiug, 20 ~ 8lc me lum cOmDing, Bic
6ne delaiue. 30 ~ Bic. fine Territory woods
ID ~ Doc, medium. ~ ~ -. Other grades
unchanged
wanna and West Virginia Xxx and above.
81 10 Sc; =. 81 to- 83c: medium Cd to- 8sc:
course. 3G 90 3sc New York. Mich gam IN
diana and Western fine, or & and Xxx ~ %
Do. medium. bj tp3I. course, bi 20 3ic. fine
wa4he de'a'uo. * and Xxx, - to H"; me { m
washed combing nul dcaino sd toss leo:
coarse do 3i tO34c. Gambia washed com iug.
35 f0 3Gc. tub washed. I'D Co fje. medium an
course uuwashei couuluy au1 doi1iur. @ to
DO. Eastern Oregon, Do ~ Dos Valley Ofo
CON, ~ tO PC, New Moxicoand Colorado Clue,
- 20 pc.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-06

Counter irrilnnfg.D
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15
MINNEAPOLIS Exposition.

The Minneapolis Exposition offers
special attractions on certain days
which we publish below as far as we
have ascertained them:
On the 10th will be Military Day,
with reunion of the militia and the
veterans; over 1900 uniformed men on
parade, and at the Exposition building
in the evening flag prosecution, and
various other matters of interest to
the old and young soldiers of the
West.
On the 22nd will be COlored People s
Day, with an address from Hon. John
NJ. Langston, minister to Hayti under
presidents Grant, Hayes, Garfield and
Arthur, and a contest between various
colored quartettes from st. Paul and
Minneapolis for prizes.
On the 2Sth will be Minneapolis Day,
with special programme prepared as
surprise to the management by the
business men of Minneapolis. On this
day the managers and officers of the
Exposition take look at their work,
their duties being discharged bya COM
mittee specially selected by the citl-
Zens.
October 9th will be Old Settlers Day,
with prizes to the distinguished pio-
neers of the State and Northwest, and
addresses by leading Old Settlers.
On the 18th the day will be devoted
to the International Labor Congress
and the National Farmers Alliance,
then in session in Minneapolis, with
Grand Master Workman 7. V. Powder
liz as the central figure.
On the 18th the grand closing of the
great exhibit will take place, with
colored lights, etc., going out in a
blaze of glory.
The above mentioned are only the
special days, but extra attractions will
be introduced from time to time, max
ing each day and night pleasant and
profitable to visitors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15

Two new base ball mines have been
organized in the city for a special old
style soft ball game for the edificatiOn
of the general public and the benefit
of Week s City Band. The mines are
named respectively the Fats and Leans,
and are made up of the latest and
leanest men in town without regard to
length. breadth. or previous condition.
We have not been favored with the
names of the members of the mines
nor who fills the several prominent pO-
sitions, but it is rumored that Thos.
f. Tubbs Will be short stop for the
Fats because he is short, and r. y.
Avery for the Leans because he is not
so very fat. The Umpire will be
chosen by the nine which measures the
most feet in hight and around the mid
die. regardless of the size of feet. con-
ditiOned that the umpire shall be a
/ docile man who knows nothing about
| the game and eau be easily killed.
| The game will come off in the near fu-
ture or at least as soon as +. J. Bur
hyte returns to drop bis avoirdupois in
with the Fats. Ii viii be royal game.
and probably the Mayor will request all
/ business places to be closed during the
/ game 70 give all employees opportunity
+ to enjoy the rare treat. No betting
/ pool selling or driving faster than eight
/ miles an hour will be allowed within
I four miles of the grounds on pain of
/ falling into the hands of the City Mar
! shall who will have no deputies or
assistants. The entire country is
/ invited to be present and see the lathy
I leans lather and l0ll. and witness the
fawnings OF the frothy fats. The day
sof this great test Of base ability viii
be duly announced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15

Jack WarburtOn closed up his course
of lectures on Sunday night, and in
spite of the unfay0rable impression
made on his first appearance, his audi
ence increased at each succeeding
lecture and enjoyed the plain truths
he uttered more and more as in his
unique way he pictured the terrible
results of the use of strong drink. On
Sunday night the VI. E. church was
crowded to its full capacity to hear the
lecture on prodigal sons and prodigal
daughters, and the pictures he drew of
the distress of the fallen, were d severe
rebuke to all who excuse the prodigal
son and cast out the prOdiga. daugh-
tiers. which should not be forgotten.
Jack WaTburton is beyond doubt inju-
diciOus aud uncOuth in much that he
says and does, but where best known,
no one ever attempted to impeach his
honesty. and will readily credit him
with telling more solid truths in a given
space of time than any public temper
ance lecturer known, and that he is as
hard worker for the uplifting of the
fallen as can be found. In view of his
earnest and efficient laboTs for good,
his defects can easily be excused, and
all can safely and earnestly bid him
GOdspeed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15
Pierce County Central Fair.

The Pierce County Central Fair As
ISOLATION viii give its annual exhibi-
ton at Ellsworth next week, COM
mencing on Wednesday, the 2lst, and
continuing three days. Never since
the organization of this society has
there been SO earnest an effort to make
its exhibition a marked success as is
being put forth by the management
this year. We have assurances that
the interest manifested by the farm.
ers is unusual and that everything
gives promise of grand success.
Much pains are being taken TO intro
duce such amusements as will give
wholesome entertainment and recrea-
ton while not interfering with the
main objects of the exhibition. The
first day will be devoted to making en-
tries, adjoining the hall and completing
the exhibit arrangements.
Thursday, the Cd day, the annual
address will be delivered at ii A. NJ.
by Hon. Ira Bradford, of Augusta,
whose tongue is silver and words gold =
en-; and "A grand band parade will take
place at p. NJ. in which five or more
bands will participate.
big day in many respects, as 1t will be
literally crammed with amusements.
DIR. Parsons, of River Falls, will speak
at ii A. NJ. after which a baby show
will take the boards and the little act
ors will be given an opportunity to see
what they can do to entertain the
multitude. Three prizes are offered
on the babies, the list being $40 in
gold; the ID nice willow rocker; the
the third silver mug, and it is ex-
pected the babies will wear their best
smiles in contesting for the prizes.
A collection will be taken for the ba.
by with the best pair of lungs. In the
afternoon there will be a base ball
game between the Hastings and Ellis
worth mines for prize of SIS, and
there will be hard struggle for the
money.
There will also be an exhibit OF ami
mails of various kinds and classes, and
trial of strength of draft horses, be-
sides other feats of strength and activ-
ity. All who do not desire to make
entries are invited to bring some arti-
Gle of adornment to assist In beautify-
ing the hall and adding to the attract
iyeness of the occasion. There should
be grand turn out and royal time.
$4,000 in premiums are offered, and
the people of the county should give
sufficient encouragement this year to
enable the management to enlarge the
next year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15


The Burlington sells tickets to st.
Paul at reduced rates during the State
Fair.
Mrs. L. a. FirneT has returned from
Hudson.
William Keller and Miss Mary Clark
both of Hastings, were made one by
Justice Adams last Sunday.
Mrs. A. L. Roberts, of Wahpeton, D,
7. arrived in the city Monday.
Mrs. F. V. Brown nee Essie Bailey
who was visiting her mother, Mrs.
Levi Bailey has returned to ShakOpee.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Horton, of st.
Paul, were guests of Ma. and Mrs. o.
S. Hutchinson, Sunday.
Miss Ella Ives, of Hutchinson, Min,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Gertie
Ives.
Mr.. J. E. IngeFsoll, of La Crosse,
was in the city Friday.
A. social dance was held in Dill's
hall last Friday night. A nice com.
pany was present and good time en-
jOyed. Another party of the same
kind will be given at the same place
Friday night of this week.
Fred Newell, of West Superior, is in
town passing few days with relatives.
lie is clerking in grocery store at
that place and will return the latter
part of this week.
Mrs. Frank p. Block has returned
from Kansas. She will spend several
months with her parents.
Mrs. DR.. Dunn returned No
morning to her home in Mime us
accompanied by her mother. Mrs.
John O'Brien.
We experienced slight frost last
week, but no damage TO vegetation
was done.
II. S. West is re.shingling his house.
Mrs. VIII Miller, of Minneapolis,
was in the city the first of this week
visiting her sisters, the Misses Theurer.
Many farmers around here are max
ing up for the poor wheat crop this
year, by selling garden truck. Crab
apples and cabbages are bringing good
prices. During the past few weeks
more crab apples than grain have been
shipped from here.
Mrs. Irle. of Shell Lake, was visit.
friends in town recently.
Among the visitors at the State Fair
and Exposition this week were, Misses
Louise Theurer, May Meacham, Ada
McGray, W. II. III. Clements and wife,
Madames RedmOn, Mcclellan and
Hurd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15

Have You noticed the. profusion of
wild flowers!
Mrs. Baker is home on a short visit.
Chas. Freeman aud daughter. Miss
Nettie, of Thompson, Oak, are here
on a visit TO his sister, Mrs. Deans.
They return Saturday.
G. b. Musser spent last week at Min
neap0liS.
Miss Lizzie Ballard, of River Falls,
Is visiting Mrs. Weston this week.
Many of our citizens will visit the
State Fair AID Exposition this week
Mr.. Follansbee enjoys a visit with
his brother from Camden, Me. Miss
Carrie, who came for visit in July
returns with her brother next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed were in town
last week.
Prayer meeting Sunday evening at
Mrs. Fuller's.
Herman Deyarmond returned Fri.
day from his Dakota trip, X. X. at.
mosphere is more congenial to his well
being.
II. Dodge has moved back to his
home farm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15
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EI I'dsO.

Some of the grain and hay stacks are
badly injured by the almost constant
rains.
Threshing still continues between
showers.
Small grain is yielding about as fol-
lows per acre: Winter wheat II to %
bushels; spring wheat, to u; oats 81
TO 20; barley, 10 to So.
Miss Laura Sigurson has gone to st.
Paul to superintend the kitchen de.
partment of j. L. LOuck's hotel.
G. ii. Harlacher, from Cedar Falls
Iowa, was here selling anatomical
charts for schools. We learn that the
school board secured set.
Mike Murphy has sold his oxen and
bought pair of horses.
Our blacksmith, III. q. HalvOrson, is
about to leave for Minneapolis, where
he has bought house and lot.
Week before last the flood in Rush
River was the highest that it has been
in a number of Years.
Emma Robinson was home from River
Falls last week on visit.
No winter wheat sOwed yet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-09-15
Spriag Fallen.

J. a. Martin lost valuable horse a
few days ago with collie.
Mrs. Mary Clampit, of Illinois, and
Mrs. S. 5. Akers and two children, OF
Topeka, Kansas. are here on visit IL
their brother, W. ID. Akers.
There seems to be dark cloud gath
ering in this neck of woods, and some
body will pay cost.
Some crops of potatoes in this vicin-
ity have all rOtted.
Z. Akers has sold his young colt for
forty dollars.
Several of our young men will work
in the piuery this winter.
The medicine left with some OF the
Spring Valieyites by the new doctor
from st. CrOix county s0ured on the
patients, and they want no more 1t
needs be that offences come" but II
makes US sad when we think Of the
amount sunk in the play, for we would
have had better health TO have paid
for the Journal one year.
Those who ate SO freely of red haws
are now settling up accounts with WY
faces,